So then what are we to make of this new study? Should it influence how pregnant women and their doctors approach antidepressants? Perhaps, Dr. Bérard suggested, after noting that women should talk with their doctors about their medications and options first. “We’re not saying, ‘do not treat depression.’ We will never say that. It’s a very severe and debilitating condition and is associated with a lot of co-morbidities,” she said. “Of course treat depression, but maybe treat it differently, at least during pregnancy.” She added that exercise and psychotherapy have each been shown to help alleviate mild to moderate depression.